Stories carry the seeeds of our humanity. They help us, teach us, and connect us to what matters. Revered for his craft as a poetic and philosophical storyteller, Mark Nepo, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening, bares the stories of his heart, his dreams, and the myths of our ancestors as he gently guides us on our journey to discover our personal truths.

Hayes' profound eight-step program guides readers through a simple belief-examining process that will propel them to a healthier and more prosperous life. Chapter by chapter she encourages them to create their own life-path by getting to know the truly divine creations that they really are, accepting and loving all of who they are, and embracing the fundamental truth of life as a never-ending journey.

This treasure of a book calls on decades of spiritual study and practical experience to answer these and other essential questions. You will learn what it really means to 'feel great' – and it might not be what you expect.

Drawing on the latest scientific research, Buddhist philosophy, and contemporary case studies from their own patients, Lickerman and ElDifrawi reveal that once we learn to embrace a correct understanding of happiness, we can free ourselves from the suffering the core delusions cause us and enjoy the kind of happiness found in the highest of the Ten Worlds—the world of Enlightenment.

What does it mean to be a mensch? Hammerman answers that it is to be fully human—to be fallible and imperfect while striving to do better. There is a gallantry in overcoming everyday challenges—Hammerman calls it the Nobility of Normalcy, which enables us to become everyday heroes.